Tottington Primary School
Bury, BL8 3HR · Bury · primary school
Check the area around this school
27th of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tottington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as Boys’ and Girls’ football, Forest activities, KS2 Choir, Netball, Film club, Musical Storyland, and Early Reading. Sports include rounders, basketball, hockey, football, athletics, and cricket. Trips visit Robinwood, Smithills Farm, One Adventure Day, and Jungle Parc. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the various clubs and trips scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Tottington Primary School
Overview
Tottington Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "proud and happy" and demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning." The institution delivers a "well-constructed curriculum" that covers the full breadth of the national curriculum, with subject content "well ordered" to ensure knowledge builds securely from the early years through to Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils are "respectful team players" who are "conscientious and well behaved," showing a strong appreciation of fundamental British values and local history.
- Teachers possess "strong knowledge of the subjects that they teach" and routinely check pupil understanding to provide additional support when needed.
- Reading is a high priority, with skilled staff delivering the phonics programme well; children "thoroughly enjoy listening to stories" and develop reading fluency quickly.
- The school identifies pupils with SEND quickly and adapts curriculum delivery, ensuring they "successfully access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- Pupils benefit from "many rich opportunities that enhance their learning," including residential trips, museum visits, and various clubs and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, strategies to help pupils remember learning are "not as effective as they should be," resulting in unaddressed gaps in knowledge.
- The school should ensure staff receive the necessary support to help pupils "know and remember more" of their learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of BL8 3HR, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT